Crop substitution

Implementation

Mid term

Sustainability components

  • GHG emissions
  • Air quality
  • Soil
  • Water
  • Biodiversity
  • Animal welfare
  • Economic
  • Social
  • Technical feasibility

Climate risk region

Atlantic
Atlantic

Weather event addressed

Drought

Farming system

CEREAL CROPS
Arable crops

Description of the measure

Substitute an irrigated crop with a rainfed crop

Comments on sustainability

All or part of the irrigated areas with maize (grain / silage) can be replaced by the cultivation of sorghum, a more drought tolerant crop. This diversification will make it possible to reduce the overall dependence of the farm on irrigation.